Alstom presents Coradia Stream to NS and Trenitalia
Alstom has revealed its Coradia Stream trains to its first customers; NS, the Netherlands national railway operator and Trenitalia, the Italian railway company.
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Northern transport gets further funding from government
The UK Government is allocating £400 million of extra funding for transport improvements across the Northern Powerhouse.
Freight trial service launched in Wolverhampton as part of development plans
Rail freight operator DB Cargo UK and steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has launched a trial service moving 1,300 tonnes of steel coil by rail to Wolverhampton.
Boston prepares for slippery rail tracks in autumn
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), the MBTA’s partner that operates the commuter rail in Boston, is working to ensure that when leaves begin to fall in autumn, the railroad is prepared to reduce the impact of what is known as slippery rail.
Felixstowe branch line to receive £60.4 million upgrade
A new scheme to increase freight services and create a more reliable railway for passengers travelling between Ipswich and Felixstowe has been given the green light by the Secretary of State for Transport and the Port of Felixstowe.
STLC in Russia orders high-capacity freight cars
The State Transport Leasing Company (STLC) in Russia has ordered five, 122 freight cars from the United Wagon Company (UWC).
Work on Chicago Union Station is now underway
Users of Chicago Union station will soon enjoy a Great Hall painted in its original colours, and made brighter by a restored and protected skylight with improved lighting.
Industry-first connection between SNCF and SilverRail announced
An industry-first connection between SNCF and SilverRail has been announced.
CER confirms its new Chairman
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies has announced SJ's President and Chief Executive Officer, Crister Fritzson, as its new Chairman.
TransPennine route to be the first digital intercity rail line in the UK
The government has announced plans for Britain’s first digitally controlled intercity rail line as it invests £13 billion in improving journeys across the North.
Siemens and Alstom join forces
Siemens and Alstom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine Siemens' mobility business including its rail traction drives business, with Alstom, with the corporate name of the combined group being be Siemens Alstom.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Mrs Carrie Lam visits MTR Crossrail in London
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong administration has met with MTR Crossrail officials to hear how the new service is transforming rail services for passengers in London.
Siemens appoints new head of US and Canada Mobility Division
Siemens has named Marc Buncher as President of its Mobility Division in the U.S. and Canada.
SJ announces global tender for 30 new high-speed trains
The board of SJ has announced it is to initiate the procurement of 30 new high-speed trains at the estimated cost of SKr 5-6 billion.
Grand Central Rail releases new e-ticketing service
Grand Central Rail, which provides a direct train service from London to Yorkshire and the North East, has released a new e-ticketing service.